Lead Pump Station Technician

Charleston Water System Careers; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Water System Careers supervises and coordinates a crew engaged in maintaining, repairing, and inspecting wastewater pumping stations, including working on pumps, valves, motors, and related control components. The role requires hands-on maintenance, problem solving, and adherence to safety standards at sites across the Charleston area.

The position emphasizes regular reporting, equipment inspections, and readiness to work in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years experience in a public utility system, construction, manufacturing, and/or industrial maintenance working with pumps, motors, controls and valves or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of pipefitting tools, electrical repair instruments and safety procedures.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities in the inspection and maintenance of wastewater pumping stations.
• Inspects wastewater pumping stations, corrects malfunctions and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Removes, repairs, replaces or upgrades pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots and may repair general electrical problems at pumping stations or portable equipment.
• Ensures compliance with all safety standards at work sites and during transport of equipment.
• Maintains daily reports and work records of performed tasks.
• Maintains logs of preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs.

Skills

Pumps & pumping stations

Valves & motors

Electrical repair

Safety procedures

SCADA systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years experience in public utility maintenance

Tools

Pipefitting tools

Electrical test instruments

Job description

Charleston Water System Careers supervises and coordinates a crew engaged in maintaining, repairing, and inspecting wastewater pumping stations, including working on pumps, valves, motors, and related control components. The role requires hands-on maintenance, problem solving, and adherence to safety standards at sites across the Charleston area.

The position emphasizes regular reporting, equipment inspections, and readiness to work in varying conditions.